1998/10/01 Caterpillar


New Valve Improves Fuel Pressure Regulator Adjustment On 3600 Diesel Engines{1715}

Usage:


3606 (8RB),
3608 (6MC),
3612 (9RC),
3616 (1PD) Engines in Heavy Fuel Applications, 3618 (2MW) Engines

SUPPLEMENT: FEBRUARY 1999

Engine News SEBD9264, Article 20, Page 13, October 1998; "New Valve Improves Fuel Pressure Regulator Adjustment On 3600 Diesel Engines".

Disregard this article and see Engine News SEBD9269, Article 19, Page 20 with the same title.

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Description of Change: A new valve (1) is being used in the fuel injection lines groups on the above 3600 Diesel Engines to allow increased fuel flow through the fuel pressure regulator. This new valve improves the adjustment capability of the fuel pressure regulator. Engines that use this valve will now have imroved fuel pressure adjustment while maintaining proper fuel flow.


New 164-7940 Valve (1) shown in a typical fuel injection lines group.

Adaptable To: The new 164-7940 Valve (1) is a part of the fuel injection lines groups used in the engines listed below.

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